GUIZOT. François. Means of government and opposition in the present state of France. Paris. Ladvocat. October 1821. 1 volume in-8, half blond basane, smooth spine decorated. First edition. "The true means of government are not to be found in these direct and visible instruments of power. They reside within society itself and cannot be separated from it. It is there that they must be sought to find them, and where we must leave them to use them" (Guizot). Some foxing.